THE LION IN WINTER

THE LION IN WINTER
by James Goldman
directed by Karen Wakeham
23 February – 10 Mar 2012
Thursday to Saturday at 8pm, Wednesday 7 March at 8pm
Sunday 26 February & 4 March at 2pm

About the play
Plantagenet King Henry II is spending a wintry 12th century Christmas at Chinon castle in the Loire. But, adding fire to proceedings are the guests: his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, his three sons, his young mistress, and Philip - King of France. The battle lines are drawn; which son shall inherit the throne?
Goldman’s witty play is the story of this thoroughly dysfunctional and fascinating royal family. And, as you’ll see, its themes are no less relevant in the 21st century.
CAST:
Character Actor
Henry, King of England - Chris McLean
Eleanor, Henry's wife - Juliet Hayday
Richard, the eldest son - Tom Stammers
John, the youngest son - John Murphy
Geoffrey, the middle son - Tim Camilleri
Philip, young King of France - Kieren Tracey
Alais, Henry's young mistress - Julia Christensen